[Aqua]

I need to get an outside tap fitted so I can hose my garden easier. Does anyone have any recommendations of people (plumbers, I presume?) who do this and roughly how much will it cost?

Thanks,
Aqua
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[trevortoupes]

you can buy the DIY kits from wicks £10.00 easy to fit

[trevortoupes]

i could fit you one for a tenner

[Googleberry]

Make sure the tap has an integral non-return (aka double-check) valve, or that one is fitted in line with it, else you may have a large fine to pay. These devices are intended to stop foul water syphoning back into the mains water supply.

[IDSFLK]

Originally Posted by trevortoupes

you can buy the DIY kits from wicks £10.00 easy to fit

Anything's easy if you know how to do it.

[Sam @ Dearne]

If someone offers to fit one for a tenner cos its easy, don't let them. They have not even had a look at the job. Get a reputable plumber either by recommendation or a trade body.

You get what yo pay for, I would say a reasonable cost by a competent person would be £30 - £40 plus parts.

Sam

[JonnyRandom]

Don't go paying £30 or £40 for somebody to do it, the DIY kits are really easy to fit.

[Sam @ Dearne]

Originally Posted by JonnyRandom

Don't go paying £30 or £40 for somebody to do it, the DIY kits are really easy to fit.

Its only easy when the customer has the following

Hammer drill and long drill bit to create 20mm hole in wall.
Suitable tools for cutting into existing cold water pipe.
A stop cock that actually turns off!
a basic knowledge of plumbing and what all your pipes do and are for.
A kit that is half decent quality and all the bits you need.

I'm all for saving money, just consider the cost if things go wrong though. I do agree its one of the easier plumbing tasks to undertake and should be straight forward, but I know of many people who would not know a 15mm copper pipe from a hose pipe. If you do take on the job yourself, take things slowly and double check all things before doing them. Also make sure you replace any equipotential bonding that will possibly be on any pipes near your sink if thats where you are connecting from.

Good Luck whatever you do and if you need any advice, I know there are many plumbers on here who would give you free advice before you start. Me included.

Sam
Dearne Domestic Plumbing Services

[Sam @ Dearne]

Good advice from Googleberry by the way, this is a must.

[Lindos]

Originally Posted by SlinkyMinky

Its only easy when the customer has the following

Hammer drill and long drill bit to create 20mm hole in wall.
Suitable tools for cutting into existing cold water pipe.
A stop cock that actually turns off!
a basic knowledge of plumbing and what all your pipes do and are for.
A kit that is half decent quality and all the bits you need.

The hole in the wall is definately the hardest bit. A decent kit will have a device for cutting into the pipe without the need to turn off the water supply, but it would be handy to know where the stopcock is and check it works, incase it all goes a bit Pete.

The anti syphon device is a good idea and unlikely to be included. I'm not sure if it's a requirement, tbh.

[trevortoupes]

Why dont you offer your services then SlinkyMinky.

Im sure you will be quite good at ripping her off, being qualified and all that.

[big_g]

I wouldn't use one of the self cutting kits. I tried to use one once on my last house - wouldn't go any where near piercing the pipe. Other people I know who've used them have advised the flow isn't that great too.

If you're going to get a plumber, I'd ensure that he/she takes a 'T' off the existing pipe. As far as I'm aware, it is a legal requirement to have an anti-syphoning valve as part of the set-up. And, I'd get some sort of isolating valve fitted between the feed pipe and the actual tap. This way you can turn the water supply off when you're on holiday and over the colder months. Make sure the copper pipe going through the wall (if you're using copper) is sleeved.

Expect a decent plumber to take about half an hour to an hour to do the job. I fitted mine in about an hour and a half - but I'm no plumber.

Finally, if you can find both your internal and external stop cock, it will make the job easier. My stop cock is no where near the sink and the outside one is under loads of plants in the garden.

[Sam @ Dearne]

Originally Posted by trevortoupes

Why dont you offer your services then SlinkyMinky.

Im sure you will be quite good at ripping her off, being qualified and all that.

Good come back! I am trying to offer the OP some sound advice, whereas you are merely spoiling for an argument.

Yes I am a qualified plumber and charge a competitive rate, similar or lower than most others. If a customer wants the services of a trained professional then they should expect to pay for that privilige. However, they could always opt to trust a clown on the internet who can 'do it for a tenner missus', who has no public liability insurance, will not guarantee their work and not got any trade qualifications. Its a no brainer, but then you would know all about that i suppose

OP - PM me if you do need a quote, I don't intend to force myself on any member of this forum, I like to work via recommendations as should most tradesmen. It would be rather inappropriate of me to recommend myself. Once again, good luck in whatever you choose to do.

[trevortoupes]

Go on SlinkyMinky charge her the earth for a simple job you know you want to thats what you sort do int it ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????

[Sam @ Dearne]

Myself and Aqua agreed on a price and the work has been done. I will let Aqua respond as to whether she was happy with my services.

Thanks for getting in touch Aqua.

Sam